What is Okaloosa Island like?

Okaloosa Island is a neighbourhood that people enjoy for its beautiful beaches. Are you looking for Okaloosa Island travel tips? Make sure that you visit Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Okaloosa Island?

Based on our traveller data, The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach is one of the top choices for your stay in Okaloosa Island. This resort is a short 1-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Wavecrest Lodge and Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin .

How many hotels are there in the Okaloosa Island area?

Expedia has 3002 hotels and other accommodation options in Okaloosa Island to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Okaloosa Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Okaloosa Island.

What is there to do in this Fort Walton Beach neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park while you're in Okaloosa Island. You could also plan a visit to Wild Willy's Adventure Zone or Princess Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. Indian Temple Mound Museum, Camp Walton Schoolhouse Museum and Garnier Post Office Museum are just a few of the places to visit in and around Okaloosa Island. While you're out sightseeing in Fort Walton Beach, make sure that you visit other sights such as Beltway Shopping Center or Miracle Strip.

Top 10 Okaloosa Island Hotels of 2026

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Aristotle

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A resort pool area with palm trees, a beach view, and a clear blue sky.

2. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

Okaloosa Island

Rickey

RM560 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A beach view with a wooden fence, palm trees, and a clear sky.

3. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Jason

RM624 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with wicker chairs and a table overlooking a beach with umbrellas.

4. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Okaloosa Island

Dayami

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

5. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Jasmine

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a view of the ocean, a grey sofa with blue cushions, a small table, a lamp, and a heater.

6. Sundrift Inn

Okaloosa Island

Andres

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach with rows of green umbrellas and wooden lounge chairs.

7. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

Okaloosa Island

Heather

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

8. Wavecrest Lodge

Okaloosa Island

Elena

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A pool with a rocky waterfall feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

9. The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa Island

Angela

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A resort with a large central pool, palm trees, and a marina in the background.

10. Destin West Resort by Panhandle Getaways

Okaloosa Island

Adriana

A terrace with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with palm trees and a distant cityscape.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.6 km from Okaloosa Island

Valeria

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are three wall-mounted lights and a chandelier.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 km from Okaloosa Island

Mark

RM341 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A modern lounge area with a wooden floor, grey upholstered seating, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

Downtown Fort Walton Beach, 1.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Charity

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, teal chairs, and hanging orange and white pendant lights.

14. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

Seabreeze, 2.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Sara

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, and blue accent walls.

15. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

Seabreeze, 2.5 km from Okaloosa Island

Luis

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, two green armchairs, a beige sofa, and a potted plant.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

NICOLE

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

Ocean City, 4.8 km from Okaloosa Island

Robert

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

18. Hyatt House Destin

17.3 km from Okaloosa Island

Ackim

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a large window providing natural light.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

5.9 km from Okaloosa Island

Michael

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A swimming pool with a surrounding patio area, including lounge chairs and umbrellas.

20. Tru By Hilton Destin

14.5 km from Okaloosa Island

James F

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Okaloosa Island

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Wavecrest Lodge	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Sundrift Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 893 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,032 reviews	View

Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Find the best Okaloosa Island areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Okaloosa Island

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Downtown Fort Walton Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Sound and Indian Temple Mound Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Beal Parkway

When in Beal Parkway, you can plan a visit to Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Seabreeze

While visiting Seabreeze, you might make a stop by sights like Emerald Coast Science Center and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Elliot's Point

While visiting Elliot's Point, you might make a stop by sights like Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound.

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Wright

While Wright may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Okaloosa Island Beach and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone.

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Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The property and area was great! Beware of the beds not so comfortable:("

Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

8/10 Good

"I stayed in room 109 pool view. Which was right across the gate to the pool. Therefore, I spent lots of time relaxing by the pool and walking the pathway to the beach. The pool was perfect temperature even on cooler weather days of 74 degrees. The breakfast changed every morning. Friday was cheese omelette with bacon, 2nd day: scrambled eggs with sausage, and 3rd day western omelette with sausage. 2 different waffle baters vanilla and blueberry with a station to put all your toppings on your waffle; like chocolate chips, sprinkles, whipped cream, etc. The room and bathroom was very clean. Only small issue was the bathtub fixture was not working well, but the shower worked and water was hot. Parking was $15 a day with plenty of parking spaces. i would of loved it if the rooms were little bit bigger to fit a small sofa to make it more family friendly. other than that worth the money for being right on the beach!"

Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

8/10 Good

"The pool area was nice, we didn't get to use it but it was cleaned every day. They had a cute little bar area called Manatee. The breakfast is just microwaved food. No beach towels, Everything was great considering they had just suffered a hurricane. No elevator while we were there but it was understandable."

Island Princess by Southern Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"Condo was very nice and had a balcony view of the ocean. My only complaint is there were a few small things that probably needed attention. The outdoor GFCI outlet was non-functional and the kitchen sink and shower head were both pretty loose, these are just nitpicky things though. Over all, the property was great and had a very convenient location. Pool was clean and all door codes worked perfectly, Beach access made the stay very nice as well. We will definitely come back in the future and recommend it to anyone looking for a nice quiet stay right on the beach!"

Hotels in Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach

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1. Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Walton Beach

2. Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach by IHG

3. Hampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach

4. Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Four Points by Sheraton Destin-Fort Walton Beach

6. Sundrift Inn

7. Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach Destin

8. Wavecrest Lodge

9. The Island Resort & Convention Center at Fort Walton Beach

10. Destin West Resort by Panhandle Getaways

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Walton Beach

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Walton Beach

13. Sleep Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach - Destin West

14. TRU by Hilton Fort Walton Beach, FL

15. Holiday Inn Express Fort Walton Beach Central by IHG

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

17. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Walton Beach-Eglin AFB

18. Hyatt House Destin

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Mary Esther-Fort Walton Beach

20. Tru By Hilton Destin

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Where to stay in Okaloosa Island

Downtown Fort Walton Beach

Beal Parkway

Seabreeze

Elliot's Point

Wright

Top Okaloosa Island Hotel Reviews

Beal House Fort Walton Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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